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* The Fists of Steel reduce ranged damage, allowing the Heavy to approach the battlefield a bit safer. It increases the time it takes for him to switch weapons, so catching him by surprise is always a good option. | * The Fists of Steel reduce ranged damage, allowing the Heavy to approach the battlefield a bit safer. It increases the time it takes for him to switch weapons, so catching him by surprise is always a good option. | ||
− | * The Heavy suffers doubled melee damage while the Fists of Steel are active | + | * The Heavy suffers doubled melee damage while the Fists of Steel are active. Consider charging at him with your melee weapon. |
+ | ** If you don't think you can reach him before he switches to his Minigun, you can either fake an approach to weapon heckle him or attack with both ranged and melee alongside teammates. | ||
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| align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | {{Table icon|Eviction Notice}} | | align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | {{Table icon|Eviction Notice}} | ||
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* Treat the Eviction Notice weapon as if dealing with the default Fists; it attacks twice as fast but deals 60% less damage, making it inflict 20% less damage per second than the Fists overall. | * Treat the Eviction Notice weapon as if dealing with the default Fists; it attacks twice as fast but deals 60% less damage, making it inflict 20% less damage per second than the Fists overall. | ||
+ | * The Eviction Notice gives the Heavy a speed boost on-hit. Slower classes might have trouble avoiding him once he manages to land the first hit. | ||
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| align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | {{Table icon|Holiday Punch}} | | align="center" valign="center" style="padding:0.5em" | {{Table icon|Holiday Punch}} | ||
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− | * Try not to engage in melee combat with a Heavy using the Holiday Punch; if he manages to hit your back, you will be stuck laughing in place. | + | * Try not to engage in melee combat with a Heavy using the Holiday Punch; if he manages to hit your back, you will be stuck laughing in place and will probably suffer a humiliating death. |
* You cannot be forced into an animation while airborne. If you're fighting a Heavy with the Holiday Punch, jump whenever he punches. | * You cannot be forced into an animation while airborne. If you're fighting a Heavy with the Holiday Punch, jump whenever he punches. | ||
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Revision as of 20:32, 25 April 2016
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The Heavy is the sturdiest but least maneuverable class. He easily soaks up damage and still poses a threat thanks to his Minigun, which can mow down anyone who dares face him head-on. The Heavy will almost always be found at the frontlines, supported by a Medic. Because his direct combat capabilities are so powerful, taking him down will require smart play or additional firepower from teammates. The Heavy's weakness lies in his size and lack of speed, which makes him an easy target for sneak attacks or ranged weapons. Additionally, less diverse loadout options limit his unpredictability; any of his weapons that provide utility usually come with heavy drawbacks in combat.
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General
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Weapon-specific
Main article: Heavy weapons
Primary weapons
Weapon | Anti-Heavy strategy |
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![]() Minigun + reskins |
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![]() Natascha |
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![]() Brass Beast |
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![]() Tomislav |
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![]() Huo-Long Heater |
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Secondary weapons
Armaments
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![]() Shotgun + reskins |
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![]() Family Business |
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Edibles
- A Lunchbox item replaces the Heavy's Shotgun, leaving him with one less weapon to attack you with.
- If a Heavy retreats from a fight, check if he's trying to eat. The distinct "nomming" sound makes him easy to track down.
- A Heavy is defenseless while eating. If no other enemies are nearby, interrupt his meal and kill him. Many kill taunts are faster than the eating animation and are guaranteed to outdamage the maximum healing of 300.
Weapon | Anti-Heavy strategy |
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![]() Sandvich + reskins |
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![]() Dalokohs Bar + reskins |
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![]() Buffalo Steak Sandvich |
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Melee weapons
Weapon | Anti-Heavy strategy |
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![]() Fists + reskins |
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![]() Killing Gloves of Boxing |
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![]() Gloves of Running Urgently + reskins |
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![]() Warrior's Spirit |
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![]() Fists of Steel |
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![]() Eviction Notice |
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![]() Holiday Punch |
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See also
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